On December 28, 2019 Awka, the capital city of Anambra State in Nigeria, celebrated the 10th Egwu Uzu festival to mark the 21st anniversary of the government-certified monarch of Awka town, Eze Uzu II Obi Gibson Nwosu.
Awka is a gerontocratic republican democracy but 60 years ago it began the process of establishing a paramount chieftaincy system, a process which culminated in the establishment of a limited, constitutional monarchy in the town as a subsidiary institution of the Anambra State government.
At the present time, the Awka kingship stool is contested, with another king invested as Eze Uzu III, Obi Austin Ndigwe, although the latter is not recognized by the Anambra State government which is the certifying authority.
The kingship tussle has plunged Awka and Awka local politics into debilitating instability.
Nevertheless, the 2019 Egwu Uzu festival was a resounding success. Awka Times Magazine (ATM) was there to cover the festival. Enjoy our exclusive video coverage of the momentous event.
I pray for peace in Awka . I am suggesting that for peace to reign in Awka , all Awka important citizens should render apology to ICHIE AWKA . He was not treated well when he assumed the kingship of Awka .